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The development of the transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap allowed for the single-stage transfer of a large bulk of soft tissue from the abdomen for use in breast or thoracic reconstruction. In situations where the tissue requirements exceed the blood supply of a single rectus pedicle, bipedicled and microvascular augmented flaps have been developed. Full-thickness defects of the thoracic...